After two ugly losses in Chicago over the weekend this felt much better for the Red Wings.
But not completely satisfying, not one bit.
Dallas forward Jason Dickinson scored 1 minute 32 seconds into overtime, giving the Stars a hard-fought, grinding 2-1 victory over the Red Wings.
Stars defenseman John Klingberg made a nifty move with the puck and found Dickinson in the slot, who one-timed a shot past goalie Thomas Greiss.
It was a gut-punch way to lose considering the steps forward the Wings did make.
"There are things to build on," forward Luke Glendening said.